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Defending – Football’s forgotten art
Robert Barter discusses the history of Italian inspired defensive tactics and how they could still be used for domination in the modern era.
Category: Italy
An ode to Mr. Roma – Daniele De Rossi
Alif Chandra discusses Daniele De Rossi who has assumed the role of talisman at AS Roma following the retirement of club legend Francesco Totti.
Di Francesco’s Roma not just making up the numbers ahead of Barcelona clash
Paul Little discusses Roma’s Champions League hopes ahead of their quarter-final fixture against the more fancied Barcelona.
Zidane must be cautious of Allegri’s Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title
Robert Barter discusses the tactical battle that awaits Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane as the Champions League holders prepare to take on Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus.
Serie A’s solidarity showcases football’s purer side
After an emotionally charged weekend for Italian football, Alif Chandra reflects on the solidarity shown across Serie A.
Tottenham have what it takes to see off Juventus at Wembley
A good result in Turin has given Tottenham Hotspur every chance of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Juventus.
Praise of little consolation if Napoli fall short of silverware
Napoli have been garnering plaudits for their attacking play this season, but as Paul Little writes, it will count for nothing if silverware does not come with it.
Alessio Romagnoli’s rapid ascendancy continues with Milan
Alif Chandra looks at AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli whose progress is great news for both club and country.
Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte
Milan are resurgent under head coach Gennaro Gattuso, whose managerial stylings suggest he could be following Antonio Conte to greatness, writes Alif Chandra
Goal getter Immobile thrives under Inzaghi as Lazio flourish in Serie A
Lazio currently sit third in Serie A, thanks in large part to the impact made by striker Ciro Immobile who has 20 goals to his name so far this season.